Hallo again , here are some of the little pieces that I embroidered whilst on our travels around Tewkesbury .
The patterns that I have chosen come from my favourite historical embroidery pattern book -
A Schole-house for the Needle by Richard Shorleyker published in 1632
It is said that some of these patterns may be from an even earlier date .
Before we left home , I gathered my embroidery supplies and plucked a small assortment of crewel wool , which I hoped would work for the little subjects chosen .
I particularly love the moth and enjoyed slowly working on him , deciding on colours and how to embroider him as I went along .
I,m going to make these up into little etui and note books ...pretty Christmas gifts ... with a little flavour of Shakespeare maybe ?
Today I will be putting my feet up and relaxing with my needlework in the Summerhouse
I wish you a happy and peaceful Sunday .
Your stitchery is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThankyou , I find it very relaxing . Ooh ! It has just started raining here in Mullion ..garden needs it ! : )
DeleteIn the garden embroidering moths and other flora...what a perfect way to spend a few hours. These are looking fabulous Daisy.
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much x
DeleteI was rubbish at working French knots when I did this. I was actually doing Bullion knots with only one or two wraps around the needle .
ReplyDeleteI have since learnt to do both the French knot and the Colonial knot...of which my preference is the Colonial knot .The method of working it seems easier to remember.